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Published on 09/22/1999 All articles from this issue

Celebrity Forum speakers set

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Town Crier Staff Report

Foothill College has announced the speakers for the 32nd Celebrity Forum, which is held at De Anza College's Flint Center and the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. The series is usually sold out for each performance. However, some tickets are still available.

For ticket information, call 949-7625.

Doors open an hour prior to each lecture. The total program lasts approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. After the introduction, the celebrity guest(s) speaks for approximately one hour and then answers questions for about 30 minutes.

The 1999-2000 list of speakers include:

Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.:

Lauren Bacall

Bacall is a legend in the motion picture business and best known for her sultry looks and smoldering glances. Film clips will be shown.

Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.:

Christopher Reeve

Best known for playing Superman in four movies, Reeve was paralyzed from the neck down after a horseback accident. His presentation is extremely inspirational. Film clips will be shown.

Dec. 3, 8 p.m.:

Frank McCourt

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Angela's Ashes," McCourt will speak after the much awaited sequel and the movie and are out.

Jan. 14, 8 p.m.: Shimon Peres

Former three-time prime minister and winner of the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, Peres will speak about his legendary part of history.

Feb. 18, 8 p.m.: Mario Cuomo vs. Alan Simpson

The program will be one month before the California primaries. Cuomo, former three-term governor of New York, will debate Simpson, former governor of Wyoming and U.S. senator.

March 10, 8 p.m.:

Arianna Huffington vs. Bill Press

One week after the primaries, Arianna Huffington, syndicated columnist and author, will debate Bill Press, dynamic host of Crossfire.

April 14, 8 p.m.:

Bob Ballard and Jean-Michel Cousteau

Ballard is a deep sea explorer and the discoverer of the Titanic, while Cousteau has spent his life exploring the world's oceans.

May 2, 7:30 p.m.:

Harry Belafonte

The acknowledged "King of Calypso" will discuss his life as a performer and activist.

Film clips will be shown.